374 AW Log-QRF conducts first real-world deployment during Philippine typhoon response

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iosaia Lavata’i, a loadmaster with 36th Airlift Squadron, inspects palletized family food packs being offloaded during a foreign disaster relief operation at Viroc Airport, Catanduanes, Philippines, Nov. 15, 2025. At the request of the Government of the Philippines, the U.S. military is working alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines to provide foreign disaster relief support to communities affected by consecutive Typhoons Kalmaegi (Tino) and Fung-Wong (Uwan), which caused extensive damage and tragic loss of life. The forward presence and ready posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command in the region facilitates rapid and effective response to crisis, demonstrating, the U.S.'s commitment to Allies and partners during times of need. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing aided in the delivery of 10,000 family food packs to the impacted area of the Bicol region of the Philippines. Members of the 374th Airlift Wing aided in the delivery of 10,000 family food packs to the impacted area of the Catanduanes region of the Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)